Pakistan IMP Wool Bokhara Rug - 3.40 x 0.80 tribal

Pakistan IMP Wool Bokhara Rug - 3.40 x 0.80 tribalCarpet weaving may have been introduced into the area of present day Pakistan as far back as the eleventh century. Pakistani carpets usually have a special shine because their wool comes from New Zealand and Australia. Most of Pakistan's carpet weavers are from Lahore and Karachi. They are inexpensive and durable . The Faeghi family are the name you can trust. They have traded in fine handmade carpets in Persia for many generations. For more than 50

that design radiates out and is contained by strong rectangular borders creating the impression of a beautiful free flowing geometric design

The designs vary from medallions with tendrils to vases

The colours of the main guard border are much the same as those appearing in the central motifs

Featuring superb double central motifs and magnificent floral designs

The carpet is from the city of Qum

It is a hand made wool carpet that has the most charming and magical combination of colours

made from silk

Some believe it represents (variously) fertility

Despite its complexity of design

The vibrant design and detailed craftsmanship make it a striking addition to any room

An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan

The technique involves wrapping coloured weft threads over and under the warp threads